Extort and Victimize

Extort

Extort verb - To get (as money) by the use of force or threats.
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Synonyms for Extort

Victimize and extort are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Victimize" instead a verb "Extort".

Nearby Words: extortion, extorting

Victimize

Victimize verb - To rob by the use of trickery or threats.
Usage example: victimized by a confidence man with a slick story
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Synonyms for Victimize

Extort and victimize are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Extort" instead a verb "Victimize".

Common collocations

people extort people victimize people
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